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In this section, you will find solutions on how to continue reducing greenhouse gas emissions from your home, whether you’re building a new home or retrofitting your existing dwelling. This includes information about

Living in Manitoba’s extreme climate requires intensive energy use in our homes. This not only empties our wallets but is also costly to the environment. After all, much of our energy – at least for heating – comes from burning fossil fuels, which contributes to climate change.

Many Canadians are already taking steps to combat this high energy usage by making their homes more energy efficient.

Although energy efficiency gains have been made, building operations (all buildings, not only residential) are still responsible for close to 30 percent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. (4) That means there’s still plenty we can do.